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Nintendo 64

Released 1996 · Discontinued 2002 · 32.93 million units sold

Historical significance

Brought analog-stick 3D control to the mainstream and redefined the genre with Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Best-selling games

Super Mario 64GoldenEye 007Mario Kart 64

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Gen 3
Released
1983
Units Sold
61.91 million
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CPU
Ricoh 2A03 @ 1.79 MHz
Memory
2 KB RAM
Media
ROM cartridges
Launch Price
$179

Revived the North American console market after the 1983 crash and established Nintendo's licensing model, the D-pad, and franchises like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.

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1980s · Discontinued 1995

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Gen 4
Released
1990
Units Sold
49.1 million
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CPU
Ricoh 5A22 @ 3.58 MHz
Memory
128 KB RAM
Media
ROM cartridges
Launch Price
$199

The 16-bit powerhouse of the console wars with Sega, delivering Mode 7 graphics and era-defining titles like Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Super Mario WorldDonkey Kong CountrySuper Mario Kart

1990s · Discontinued 2003

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Gen 5
Released
1994
Units Sold
102.49 million
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CPU
MIPS R3000A @ 33.87 MHz
Memory
2 MB RAM
Media
CD-ROM
Launch Price
$299

Sony's debut console upended the industry, championing CD media and mature 3D titles and toppling Nintendo's dominance.

Gran TurismoFinal Fantasy VIIMetal Gear Solid

1990s · Discontinued 2006

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